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Museveni Hails Local Capital in Hospitality Sector as Mariott Hotel Opens

KAMPALA — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called for greater emphasis on wealth creation and domestic production, arguing that African economies cannot achieve sustainable development by focusing on infrastructure while neglecting the creation of productive wealth. Museveni made the remarks on Thursday while officiating at the grand inauguration and key handover ceremony of the Kampala […] The post Museveni Hail

SoftPower News · 28 Aug 2026

Advent, Stripe Consortium Is Said to Drop Pursuit of PayPal - Bloomberg

A consortium of buyout firm Advent and payment processor Stripe has decided to abandon its pursuit of fintech pioneer PayPal Holdings Inc., a potential deal that would have ranked as one of the biggest-ever leveraged buyouts, according to people familiar with…

Bloomberg · 28 Aug 2026

Johnnie Walker Unveils Joshua Baraka as Icon Walker

Johnnie Walker has officially launched its new continental campaign- Keep Walking in East Africa, introducing a new chapter in the brand’s commitment to celebrating people who continue to move forward, one step at a time. Launched at 1420 in Kampala, the campaign is built around a simple but powerful belief: progress is not just about […] The post Johnnie Walker Unveils Joshua Baraka as Icon Walker appeared first on

SoftPower News · 28 Aug 2026

Fare gates coming to 14 Seattle area light rail stations - KUOW

Sound Transit approved a pilot program to add fare gates to the 14 busiest light rail stations. The transit agency says design and planning will cost $6 million, and the whole project is expected to cost $87 million.

KUOW News and Information · 27 Aug 2026

Hemp ban awaits Senate returning from break - The Hill

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Hemp ban awaits Senators returning from break When Congress returns from August recess next week, House Republicans looking to quickly pass stopgap funding legislation will n…

The Hill · 27 Aug 2026